Financial Literacy Month comes around each April to advocate for financial education that helps people improve their personal and household finances, achieve stability, and meet their goals. Financial literacy means understanding (and putting to practice) skills for success, such as managing finances, budgeting and investing. Budgeting is especially important when…
Honey is available in various textures, colors and flavors, but all kinds share the same general ingredients. Honey is primarily glucose and fructose and contains natural substances from nectar, which influences its color and flavor. The texture, sweetness and therapeutic properties are mainly dependent on the flower source. Bees create…
From hiking, biking and camping to hectic schedules of work and errands, these wholesome snacks will help keep you full, focused and energized. Many of these are available in bulk, so you can buy only the amount you want, put it in your preferred packaging for on-the-go, and mix and…
As a community-owned and cooperatively operated business, co-op employees are some of Mississippi Market’s greatest assets. Our friendly, dedicated staff possess a wealth of knowledge. They work diligently to provide you with access to the freshest, healthiest foods and the safest, most effective personal health and beauty care products available.
Meal planning can truly be a form of self-care. By taking the time to plan your meals and your shopping list, you are taking care of future you by getting ahead of the stress that comes with figuring out what to buy, cook and eat every day. You will also…
It’s easy to beeline toward your favorite, familiar bulk items when you shop at the co-op, but we have so many unique options you may have never noticed before! It’s simple, fun and affordable to be adventurous in the bulk section — often for under a dollar, you can buy…
If you love food as much as we do, you probably spend plenty of time on prep, cooking, cleaning and storage. Here are some of our favorite tips for success — simply click on each image to learn more!…
If you love cooking as much as we do, your pans might look like this. Luckily, you can get them looking like new with some elbow grease and a couple of natural products: Vinegar + baking soda: Cover pan with a paste of baking soda + vinegar, and let sit…
Winter sowing is a method of starting seeds outside using little greenhouses made from recycled, food-grade containers. This method relies on Mother Nature to decide when the time is right to germinate. It produces sturdy seedlings that are already acclimated to the outdoors and ready to plant in the garden…
The freezer is a fantastic kitchen tool. It makes food prep a breeze, keeps our favorite foods lasting longer, lets us enjoy out-of-season fruits and veggies anytime, and helps prevent food waste — which is crucial when around 40% of all food in this country is wasted. Here are…